Ideas from 'Finkish dispositions' by David Lewis [1997], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Papers in Metaphysics and Epistemology' by Lewis,David [CUP 1999,0-521-58787-5]].
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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 6. Categorical Properties
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The distinction between dispositional and 'categorical' properties leads to confusion
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived
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All dispositions must have causal bases
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 6. Dispositions / c. Dispositions as conditional
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A 'finkish' disposition is real, but disappears when the stimulus occurs
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 9. Counterfactuals
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Backtracking counterfactuals go from supposed events to their required causal antecedents
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